Posts tagged ‘Canada’

This structure defines the Toronto skyline. At 1,815 feet, it is the second tallest free standing structure in the world only surpassed by the Burj Dubai. Visitors can travel to the top for sightseeing and photography, or to dine in the 360 restaurant, a revolving fine dining experience that slowly turns allowing for a complete 360 view of Toronto.

The Black Creek Pioneer Village is a collection of authentically restored structures from the 19th century used to recreate a Victorian-era community complete with workers, craftsmen and other village inhabitants wearing period costumes and performing tasks like blacksmithing, printing, and bread-making as it was done in the 1860’s.

A European style castle built in 1913 by Sir Henry Pellatt, it has 98 rooms, 2 towers, secret panels, and other cool features like a giant pipe organ, a 60-foot-high ceiling in its Great Hall, and 5-acres of estate gardens.

This historic location is the site where the British founded Toronto in the year 1793 and is the location of the famous Battle of York during the War of 1812. It has original 19th century structures, exhibits, and seasonal historical reenactments.

Even non-hockey fans will get into the spirit when they pay a visit to the Hockey Hall of Fame. There are fun, interactive exhibits as well as authentic memorabilia to help get you up to speed on Canada’s favorite sport.